Create a Safe Space for Your People to Thrive

Create a Safe Space for Your People to Thrive

I think we can all agree that we’re living in unprecedented times. And it’s at times like these — times where we’re faced with challenges never experienced before— that we realize our need for safety, accountability, and human connection. To talk...
How to Practice Mindfulness at Work

How to Practice Mindfulness at Work

Many of us have heard the buzz around mindfulness and how it can change our attitudes toward our daily lives. But what does it look like in practice when adapted to the workplace? To find out, I spoke with Pearl Waldorf, a licensed professional counselor in Portland,...

Lunch Breaks Should Actually be a Break

A survey by Right Management in October 2012 found that no more than 19% of employees take an actual lunch break, a significant decrease from 35% in 2011. Additionally, 39% of respondents stay at their desk during lunch, and 28% rarely take a break at all. Although...
Life Balance Tips from a Recovering Control Freak

Life Balance Tips from a Recovering Control Freak

Do you have a hard time leaving work at work? Do you feel overwhelmed by your personal and professional responsibilities? Do you feel like you have no energy and time for yourself? Do you feel like you’re doing a lot of everything but not really accomplishing much of...

Take Control of Workplace Stress

We have all had those times at work where the pressure rises to such a level that we want to shout: “Time out!” The uncertain climate of the last year has magnified the stress many of us feel at work. Between workplace reductions and wage freezes, employees are doing...